Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), a partner of Grain SA, has shown a large range of vehicles at the Nampo Harvest Day.
In line with this, festival goers experience the offerings from Toyota, Lexus and Hino in Toyota Avenue. Among others, the bespoke vehicle stand showcases some of South Africa’s best-loved SUVs comprising a comprehensive array of Land Cruiser models, including the LC70 2.8 GD-6, LC 300 GR Sport and popular Prado variants, as well as the Hilux GR-S III.
For petrol heads, the exhilarating GR Yaris with new 8-speed Sport Direct Shift Auto Transmission also made its public debut. Hero vehicles, Lexus LX 700h and the recently launched Lexus GX SE and Overtrail are on display.
This year, Nampo guests once again have an opportunity to experience the exhilarating Toyota Urban Trax, an off-road experience that attracts over 300 enthusiasts daily. This year’s line-up includes the Fortuner GR-S, the Hilux Double Cab 4x4 48V and the extraordinary, Lexus GX. Lexus’s new off-road focused Overtrail sub-brand can be seen on both the LX700h and GX.
True to the Toyota Way of doing things, sub-brands, Toyota Financial Services (TFS), Toyota Insurance (TIMSA), Kinto and Conversions and Accessories have exciting activations in store for festival goers. The Toyota merchandise store also offers a wide range of gear from GR and Land Cruiser. At Hino, guests can take advantage of the Hino 700 complimentary service plan and the Nampo 300 816 with a complimentary drop side body special currently on offer.
If you were hoping to experience the roaring streets of the Isle of Man TT in 2026, you are already too late. This event, with practice sessions starting on 25 May 2026 and racing commencing on the 30th, requires at least six to twelve months of planning, along with a substantial budget.
As fuel prices continue to climb across South Africa, many motorists are beginning to question whether owning a car still makes financial sense. With in-land petrol prices now at R26.63 a litre and diesel costs rising sharply in May, transport expenses are placing growing pressure on household budgets.
Pinewood.AI has added two new embedded modules to its Business Intelligence Solution, giving dealers and OEMs greater insight into financial performance and the customer journey, it says.
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If you were hoping to experience the roaring streets of the Isle of Man TT in 2026, you are already too late. This event, with practice sessions starting on 25 May 2026 and racing commencing on the 30th, requires at least six to twelve months of planning, along with a substantial budget.
Pinewood.AI has added two new embedded modules to its Business Intelligence Solution, giving dealers and OEMs greater insight into financial performance and the customer journey, it says.
Margins are shrinking, customers are under financial strain, and competition is intensifying across South Africa’s motor retail sector. Against this backdrop, dealerships are being forced to rethink how they remain profitable while still building customer trust and long term sustainability.
